Sandbox III: Revenge of the Sandbox

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SCP Sandbox

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Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is located in shower wing 14-B on Site 19. SCP-XXXX has been equipped with a locking mechanism, and is labeled with a small wall sign. Utilization of SCP-XXXX is allowed by all personnel, so long as the user places their name on the waiting list and only uses SCP-XXXX on their assigned day. Use of SCP-XXXX is prohibited until further notice.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a standard shower unit installed during a small expansion to Shower wing 14. Construction started on October 14tb, 2017, and the wing was officially open for use on May 28th, 2018. The anomalous properties of SCP-XXXX were not noted until a week after the wing opened, when rumors of a “magical shower” reached Dr. Frederick Branch. Dr. Branch immediately investigated and took his findings to the site director, requesting a research team to perform tests in an attempt to determine the nature of SCP-XXXX. His request was granted a few days later.

SCP-XXXX’s anomalous effects only take place when the subject is standing inside of the unit and water is running. SCP-XXXX affects the user’s ability to sing, allowing the user to hit any note perfectly, follow any melody, and exhibit levels of singing expertise that they previously did not possess. Furthermore, SCP-XXXX seems to work in tandem with the user’s previously existing talent, amplifying any previously existing ability.

Foreword: D-56283 was selected from the small pool of individuals who have utilized SCP-XXXX. Subject was selected based on his singing ability, or rather lack of singing ability. D-56283 is nearly tone-deaf, and shows little-to-no ability to hold a melody.<Begin Log>

Dr. Branch: So, on what date did you first use SCP-XXXX?

D-56283: It was last night, at around 9:30 in the evening. I was taking my nightly shower.

Dr. Branch: And when did you notice the anomalous effects of the shower unit?

D-56283: Well I was shampooing my hair, when I started to hum that catchy jingle from the ██████ ████ commercial. Normally I’m a terrible singer, but I noticed that I sounded pretty good. Then I started to sing my favorite song, the one from that new Disney movie. I was hitting every note, almost like a broadway performer or something! So I got out of the shower to go tell someone, and it immediately stopped. I sounded just like my regular self. No one would believe me at breakfast this morning. until you, That is.

Dr. Branch: So you’ve retained none of the singing ability you claim to have obtained while using the unit?

D-56283: No, but the whole experience has motivated me to take singing lessons. In fact, I just signed up for-

Dr. Branch: That will be all D-56283, thank you for your cooperation.

<End Log>

Closing Statement: D-56283 displayed signs of extreme happiness throughout the day, and plans to continue his musical development. Further testing into the nature of SCP-XXXX and it’s effects has been approved.

Test Log: Dr. Branch’s research team conducted a short test in which researcher Sean Richards and researcher Gloria Richards entered SCP-XXXX. The two researchers were instructed to sing a duet of a popular song they both agreed on.

Sean: Okay, shower is on, we’re good to go!

[Audio recording begins]

[00:00:00]

Sean begins with the intro

[00:00:34]

Gloria sings the chorus, while Sean sings along at a lower pitch

[00:03:08]

Both conclude singing, and can be heard breathing heavily from exhaustion

Sean and Gloria were asked if they had any commnents on the performance

Sean: I was on fire! That thing is insane, I’ve never felt so amazing!

Gloria: What are you talking about? You were off-key the entire time! My solo was flawless! I should be producing music with that thing!

The two begin to argue for several minutes, eventually agreeing to disagree.

Upon further examination of the audio clip, both of the researchers performed poorly. The singing was considered to be average, if not below average by the rest of the research team. It appears SCP-XXXX’s effects are limited to the individual user, and may affect the user’s perception.

Incident XXXX-1 occurred on July 10th 2018. The incident consisted of a suicide attempt by Researcher Scott Wellington, and the resulting interview is detailed below.

Interview Log:

Interviewed: Researcher Scott Wellington

Interviewer: Dr. Branch

Foreward: Researcher Wellington was given the interview after security responded to a call claiming that Wellington was in his office, sprawled out on the floor and unresponsive. Medical staff was able to revive Wellington, who revealed that he has attempted to commit suicide. Wellington mentioned “that damn shower”, and refused to elaborate, stating that “they wouldn’t understand”. Wellington was coaxed into an interview after refusing multiple times, and showing signs of depression. Prior to the incident, Researcher Wellington had never shown signs of depression, and was noted as being very successful and happy.

Dr. Branch: On several occasions. We don’t understand why it would cause you to take your own life, Scott. Most of the people who use it come out with a new outlook on life. Hell, faculty morale has increased by 20% since we allowed public use of it!

Scott: When I got in that shower, I wasn’t singing anymore. I was expressing the core of my being in a tangible way. It was as if all my deepest emotions were suddenly real. It was euphoria. But only when I was in the shower.

Dr. Branch: You’re the first person to describe it so colorfully. Elaborate.

Scott: When I got out, everything was wrong. Music is my life. When I’m bored, I sing. When I want to entertain someone, I sing. My singing is- [Scott hesitates for a second] the most interesting thing about me. I took lessons for most of my childhood.

Dr. Branch: So you would say you’re a good singer?

Scott: I would’ve said that. But not anymore. My singing isn’t good enough anymore. Something feels off. Even my favorite songs sound like nails on a blackboard to me now. At first I was a little upset. But that night, I couldn’t sleep. Everytime I closed my eyes I heard a voice. My voice, from the shower. But it was just… Wrong. I had to experience it again, but they wouldn’t let me back in. They said I had to wait my turn. The voice haunted me. It grew louder. More unbearable. Then I heard the song I had sung in the shower on the radio. It felt so wrong, I couldn’t take it anymore. I went into my office and screamed. I tried to drown the voice out, but it just sang louder. I had to silence the voice. I had some sleep medication, the doc gave it to me for insomnia. I downed the entire tube. When I woke up, I was in the medical wing.

Dr. Branch: We’re gonna get you a therapist Scott, we’ll help you to recover. We’re gonna do whatever it takes to make you better.

Scott: They can’t help me. I can hear the singing again. It’s louder than before. Please help me Fred. Everything is wrong.

Researcher Wellington begins to weep and curls up into fetal position on the floor. Wellington covers his ears as he cries, and falls asleep after 10 minutes.

<End Log>

I want access to SCP-XXXX prohibited. Shut it all down. If the personnel persist, use force. Lock it up, I’ll close the whole shower wing if I have to. We can’t have another incident like this, and someone, please, get Wellington a therapist.